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 * Postmodernism in Contemporary American **
 * Essential Questions**


 * How has our postmodern contemporary society shaped the literature of today?
 * How does the wastefulness, pace, and lifestyle in modern society affect our lives materially, emotionally and spiritually?
 * How can an individual recover after significant loss in their life?
 * How should we govern, unify, and build relationships in our communities?
 * How does "the spirit of the age" affect the values of a society?
 * Is there a "requirement" when we lose someone we highly respect and love?
 * What does restoration look like in a life and how is it achieved?
 * How can a relationships and a sense of community heal the wounds and alienation of an individual?
 * What does the Bible say about loss and restoration?
 * What does the Bible say about community?

Unit Material

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